Sahibzada Farhan sets T20I runs record despite loss to Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Sahibzada Farhan, captaining Pakistan, scored 238 runs in a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, surpassing India's Abhishek Sharma's record of 229 runs. In the final match, Pakistan set a target of 168 but lost by eight wickets, with Kusal Mendis scoring an unbeaten 87 to secure the victory for Sri Lanka. Despite the loss, Pakistan won the series 2-1 after victories in the first two matches. Farhan expressed a desire for consistency following his third consecutive half-century during this series.
- •Farhan scored 76 runs in the final match.
- •Pakistan lost the third T20I but won the series 2-1.
- •Kusal Mendis was named Player of the Match for his performance.
- •Pakistan had earlier victories by four wickets and 82 runs.
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — Sahibzada Farhan, now Pakistan's captain, surpasses India's Abhishek Sharma to script new T20I record
"Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan set a new record with 238 runs in a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, surpassing Abhishek Sharma’s 229 runs. Despite Farhan’s third consecutive half-century, Pakistan lost the final match by eight wickets. Kusal Mendis starred with an unbeaten 87, helping Sri Lanka win the match, while Pakistan secured the series 2-1.
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